miler

[ mahy-ler ]

noun

1. a participant in a one-mile race.
2. an athlete who specializes in one-mile races.
3. a racehorse that can compete well in a one-mile race.

miler

/ ˈmaɪlə /

noun

1. an athlete, horse, etc, that runs or specializes in races of one mile

Word History and Origins

Origin of miler¹

First recorded in 1890–95; mile + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Although he is perhaps no longer in a place where he can contend for a podium finish among the fastest milers in the world, Willis’s streak is a testament not only to his longevity, but also to a kind of courage.

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Until last month, Vaughn was known in running circles primarily as a miler and a 1,500-meter runner.

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I want to pass the message to the milers that I still got the speed.

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Road racing was all the rage and milers wanted in on the action.

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Of the roughly 500 to 600 training hours that milers rack up annually, 90 percent of them are running, with the rest focused on strength and power, drills, plyometrics, and stretching.

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Harry and Ms Miler shook hands ont he tarmac when he arrived last night, and tonight he will join her for a state dinner.

From The Daily Beast

"We're waiting for you," said a tall Ten Miler, who had been a pleased witness of the knife-throwing and its results.

From Project Gutenberg

Indeed I was built more like a "quarter-miler" than a sprinter.

From Project Gutenberg

Billy Goode thinks the school can worry along through the year without him as a jumper or half-miler or shot-putter.

From Project Gutenberg

He was trying to be a half-miler last I knew, but I saw him over with the jumpers Friday.

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Miler was soon seen advancing to meet me, with the joyful intelligence that the trees at Grosses Isles were in sight.

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